Lysistrata always has a good idea to explain her opinion to others. In this condition, she explains that they have ability to do it, she promises that everything
will be in good condition. When Kalonike asks to her, “ But if – oh dear – if we give up what you tell us to, will there be
any peace?” act 89, scene prologue.
Lysistrata answers clearly, yes it is and she believes that it is the only one way to end the war. Lysistrata is a woman who always has a firm attitude when she takes
a decision. When she says something, it will be never changing. It is clear that Lysistrata has a strong character in Athenian’s life. She has a big influence in their
life. All the people appreciate her because of her wisdom.
3. Lysistrata is kind person
Lysistrata is a kind person. She always helps others, and thinks all the women’s condition in Greece.
“It’s your husbands. Fathers of your children. Doesn’t it bother you that they’re always far from you with the Army? I’ll stake my life,
not one of you has man in the house this minute.” act 66, scene prologue.
“And not the ghost of a lover to be found Don’t you miss them?? From the very day the war began, those Milesians I could skin
them alive I’ve not seen so much, even, as one of those leather consolation prizes. But there What’s important is: if I’ve found a
way to end war, are you with me?”act 70, scene prologue
Lysistrata loves to her country, Greece. Therefore, she keeps her fighting to end the war between Athena and Sparta. She creates a peace atmosphere for all
the people in Greece. After she holds the high meeting in Akropolis, she asks some women to take the Akropolis. Some of them take the Cidatel, she assembles
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the women in those places. When they live together in that place, Lysistrata always gives spirit to other women.
“You girls, listen to me I know it’s hard for you to live without the loved one. But do you also imagine your husband’s night? Just
stick it out A little patience, that’s all, and our battle’s won…..” act 371, scene 2.
“Let’s not be downhearted, girls. Back to our places the God has spoken. How can we possibly fail him?” act 378, scene 2.
It shows that Lysistrata is always tolerant to women’s condition. Sometimes she cheers them up in a difficult situation, the women are happy because of her
kindness. Lysistrata and other women optimist they can pass this condition together. They should face this problem to get their wining.
4. Lysistrtata is a brave person
As a strong woman, Lysistrata always brave to face the entire problem in her life. It is also shown when she makes a decision to live without men for a
moment. She explains to the other women that they should brave face the problem together. All of men in Greece are very angry when they hear about Lysistrata’s
decisions. They try to burn the Akropolis, because they know that all of the women live there. They want their wife, and family comes back to their house.
However, Lysistrata does not afraid in this condition. She faces it together with other women.
“If he touches me, I swear by Artemis there’ll be one cart of money burned from the public payroll tomorrow”
“Forward, indeed By the Goddesses, what’s the sense in that? They’re up against four companies of women armed from top to
bottom” act 222 230,scene 1.
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“Glad to. Ever since this war began, we women have been watching you men, agreeing with you, keeping our thoughts to
ourselves. That doesn’t mean we were happy: we weren’t, for we saw how things were going; but we’d listen to you at dinner
arguing this way and that……” act 273, scene 1.
From the conversation above shows, that Lysistrata does not afraid face the problem. She believes that she is true, and it is the only one way to end the
problem in Greece. Therefore, she fights their condition. From her struggle, Lysistrata shows that she is a strong person, when she faces a problem she always
keep her struggle. Lysistrata is able to live without the men for a moment, she lives together with other women in Akropolis. It means that she is a strong woman
and a brave person in her live. Commisioner :”Very well. My first question is this: why did you
lock the gates of the Akropolis?” Lysistrata:”Why? To keep the money, of course. No money, no
war.” Commisioner:”You think that money’s the cause of war?”
Lysistrata:”I do. Money lead us all into the temptation, and also the trigger of this war if only no money to fund that stupid Peisandros
project, there will be no war” act 242, 243, 244, 245, scene 1.
In the conversation above shows, that Lysistrata protests the war to commissioner. She gives the reason to commissioner, why she does this protest.
“And then, instead of the love that every woman needs, we have only our single beds, where we can dream of our husbands off with
the Army. Bad enough for wives But what about our girls, getting older every day, and no kisses?” act 308, scene 1.
Lysistrata is never shy to show her feeling. From the statement above, we know that she tells about her feeling to the commissioner, Lysistrata wants they know
about women’s feeling. She explains how they are sad when their husband goes to the war. Lysistrata always brave in struggling women’s right.
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5. Lysistrata is a responsible woman
